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#TBT: Throwback tracks to put on your latest playlist

By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 29, 2017

This year has given listeners countless tracks to add to their playlist. Whether looking for a love ballad, a head-banger, a road-trip soundtrack or anything in between, 2017’s new releases have had it. However, the best playlist is achieved through diversity, and that means incorporating tracks from various genres that have been released throughout time. In honor of Throwback Thursday, here are some throwback tracks you should consider adding to your playlist.

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Famous reggae band The Wailers to perform at High Dive

By Natalie Rao | Mar. 29, 2017

Reggae legends The Wailers are set to perform at High Dive this week for what is expected to be a sold-out crowd.

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Thoughts on seeing artists perform past their prime

By Jeremy Haas | Mar. 29, 2017

My dad bought me a set of tickets for my last birthday that he hyped up for weeks leading up to their reveal. He’d ask me what I wanted for my birthday, to which I’d reply with the names of expensive music gear I knew he wouldn’t recognize. Then he’d say something like, “Well I got you something even better. A set of tickets that are going to blow your mind.”

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

New exhibit Currents hosts opening reception tonight

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Mar. 29, 2017

A new exhibit at the University Galleries is showcasing top ceramic art picked by acclaimed artists.

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We The Kings bring 10-year anniversary tour to High Dive

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Mar. 22, 2017

We The Kings reached fame in 2007 with their self-titled full length album, and 10 years later, the band is back without too many changes.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Downtown Cuban film festival celebrates music, culture

By Jeremy Haas | Mar. 22, 2017

This weekend, the Hippodrome State Theatre will host a Cuban film festival downtown. The festival, which runs from Friday at 6 p.m. until Sunday at 7 p.m., will feature three Cuban films: “Before Night Falls,” “Cicho and Rita” and “Playing Lecuona;” a biopic, animated film and music documentary, respectively.

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Reviewing Drake’s latest: ‘More Life’ is an identity crisis

By Jack DaSilva | Mar. 22, 2017

An identity crisis has never sounded so good. At this point in his career, Drake could rap the alphabet and it’d chart on the Billboard Hot 100.

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New music isn’t always good music: Here’s what to skip

By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 22, 2017

In the first three months of 2017, we’ve seen amazing releases from artists like Drake, Ed Sheeran, Future and many more. However, 2017 has also already had some lackluster music. Here are some 2017 releases to keep off your playlist:

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Indie band Generationals, Raindeer to perform in GNV

By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 22, 2017

Indie rock fans will be able to catch New Orleans-based band Generationals on Sunday at the High Dive as the band begins its spring 2017 tour.

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Zach Deputy to play new Heartwood Soundstage tonight

By Natalie Rao | Mar. 22, 2017

South Carolina-based artist Zach Deputy will be bringing his talents to Gainesville with a concert at Heartwood Soundstage tonight.

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Electronic artists Eptic, Must Die!, more to perform tonight

By Natalie Rao | Mar. 15, 2017

Bass-heavy artists Eptic, Must Die! and Gentlemens Club are set to welcome students back from Spring Break with a concert tonight at the Florida Theatre, located at 233 W. University Ave.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

Gainesville organization creates storytelling meetups

By Jeremy Haas | Mar. 15, 2017

Tonight, Gainesville-based storytelling group Self Narrate will be hosting one of its monthly meetups at Third House Books & Coffee from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This event will feature stories told live by Gainesville residents on the topic of leaving home. Each story will be approximately five minutes long.

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Cuban festival Bulla Cubana showcases culture, theatre

By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 15, 2017

Bulla Cubana, a three-month festival of Cuban art and culture, is wrapping up this month after putting on events celebrating the country since January. The festival aims to start cultural conversation between Cuba and the North Central Florida region through food, film, music, visual art and the play “My Little Sister.”

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New music you may have missed over break

By Mackenzie Duffy | Mar. 15, 2017

Ed Sheeran — ‘Divide’

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Folk singer City and Colour to perform in GNV this weekend

By Rebecca Rubin | Mar. 15, 2017

In his debut Gainesville performance, City and Colour is playing at the Florida Theatre on Sunday.

THE AVENUE | LIFESTYLE

The definitive senior bucket list for your last six weeks

By Kirsten Chuba | Mar. 15, 2017

If you’re graduating this semester, and you’re like me, you’re starting to panic about leaving behind everything Gainesville has to offer. Coming back from Spring Break made that impending diploma seem way too real, and now you may be looking to pack in everything you’ve wanted to do over the last four years into the last six weeks. Lucky for you, I’m here to round up all of the must-do activities you need to check off your bucket list before the end of April.

Nick Brigandi, a 28-year-old employee at Mother's Pub & Grill, pours a beer on Wednesday afternoon. Brigandi and other employees are preparing for all the business on St. Patrick's Day by wearing shirts from last year's festivities.

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Where to celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day in Gainesville

By Ana-Katarina Stanic | Mar. 15, 2017

Check out these local favorites for events worth more than a pot of gold Friday. There is plenty going on around Gainesville to keep you busy all day and night, whether you’re going for the corned beef and cabbage or the green beer.

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Changeville festival returns, pursues social change

By Natalie Rao | Mar. 1, 2017

Changeville 2017: Gainesville’s Social Change Festival, an immersive festival that kicked off in Gainesville in 2016, is set to return for a second year of music, comedy and more in the pursuit of social change.

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Music Roundup: Nav, Future

By Jack DaSilva | Mar. 1, 2017

If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest music, you’ve come to the right place. The past two weeks have been stacked with releases. Get caught up with everything you should be listening to by checking out these projects:

THE AVENUE | ART AND THEATER

Tioga Town Center to host 10th annual Fine Arts Fair

By Taylor McLamb | Mar. 1, 2017

The Gainesville Fine Arts Association will host its 10th annual Fine Arts Fair in Tioga Town Center this weekend, where residents can experience and celebrate Gainesville’s thriving art community.